Efficacy of two locally produced oxfendazole formulations for the treatment of cysticercosis in naturally infected pigs
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https://doi.org/10.17843/rpmesp.2021.382.6539Keywords:
Cysticercosis, Dosage, Cysts, Porcine, Taenia solium, PeruAbstract
The efficacy of two locally produced oxfendazole (OFZ) formulations against cysticercosis at 22,5% and 10%, versus a commercial formulation (Synanthic 9,06%) was evaluated in twenty-two naturally infected pigs that received a single oral dose of 30 mg/kg. Pigs were sacrificed at eight weeks post-treatment to evaluate the cysts found in their carcasses, and to determine the cysticidal efficacy, which was defined as the proportion of degenerated cysts over total cysts. Only degenerated cysts were found in muscle, heart, and tongue of pigs treated with OFZ in all groups, which shows an efficacy of 100%. Viable and degenerated cysts were found in brains, being the efficacy lower in all groups (65% [commercial OFZ], 47% [local OFZ 22.5%] and 31% [local OFZ 10%], p = 0.355). Locally produced OFZ formulations were similarly effective to the commercial formulation and may provide a practical alternative for the treatment of porcine cysticercosis.Downloads
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2021-07-01
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Arroyo G, Bustos JA, Calcina JF, Gallegos L, Vargas-Calla A, Gomez-Puerta LA, et al. Efficacy of two locally produced oxfendazole formulations for the treatment of cysticercosis in naturally infected pigs. Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica [Internet]. 2021 Jul. 1 [cited 2024 Nov. 22];38(2):296-301. Available from: https://rpmesp.ins.gob.pe/index.php/rpmesp/article/view/6539